The seventh annual Greenwich Alliance for Education’s Turkey Trot will be held on Saturday, Nov. 25. Join over 1,200 spectators and participants in the perfect post-Thanksgiving family activity. Registrants will be able to choose from either a 5K race or a non-competitive 1-mile run/walk. Both races begin and end at the Arch Street Teen Center at 100 Arch St. and pace through the roads of Bruce Park. The 1-mile starts at 9:30 a.m. followed by the 5K at 10 a.m. All proceeds from the Turkey Trot will directly benefit the Greenwich Alliance for Education’s programs that aim to foster educational success for Greenwich Public School students.
Those interested can register online at greenwichalliance.org. Registration cost is $30 per adult and $12 per child age 14 and under. The cost race day will be $40 per adult and $15 per child 14 and under. Race-day registration will take place inside the Arch Street Teen Center from 8:15 to 9:15 a.m. Warm-up and stretching will be organized prior to the 1-mile start about 9 a.m.
Pre-registered runners can pick up bibs, T-shirts, and goody bags on Friday, Nov. 24 at Cadillac of Greenwich from 1 to 4 p.m. Cadillac of Greenwich is located at 144 Railroad Ave.
Awards and merchandise prizes will be presented to the top three overall male and female 5K winners. The top three male and female finishers in 9 age categories, from 10-and-under to 70-plus will also receive awards. All 1-mile finishers will receive medals.
Local businesses interested in sponsorships are encouraged to contact Julie Faryniarz at 203-340-2323 or julie@greenwichalliance.org
